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Melanie M. Dlugolecki

Newport News,VA

Summary

Compassionate Veterinary Assistant with practical experience in managing vet clinic operations, patient care, and administrative duties. Strengths include deep knowledge of animal health procedures, strong communication skills to liaise between vets, pet owners, and office staff, and adaptability in high-stress situations. Proven ability to make a positive impact through improved clinic organization and efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist

Banfield Animal Hospital
Newport News, VA
06.2022 - Current
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
  • Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
  • Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
  • Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Scheduled follow-up visits for pets requiring additional treatments or checkups after initial visit.
  • The ability to efficiently draw blood from jugular, cephalic, and saphenous veins.

Kennel Attendant and Veterinary Assistant

VCA Aventura Animal Hospital and Pet Resort
Aventura, 33180
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Created consistent workflows by assisting with washing, drying and folding duties.
  • Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
  • Scheduled grooming and veterinary appointments for animals.

Lead Walker/Stable Hand/Customer Service

Non-profit Private Equine Therapeutic Organization
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Cleaned tack and equipment used for riding activities.
  • Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while handling horses.
  • Maintained barns, stalls, paddocks and other horse-related facilities in a clean and safe condition.

Education

Highschool -

Liberty University Online Academy
01.2021

Skills

  • Proper animal restraint
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Laboratory testing
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Animal safety
  • Vaccine administration
  • Bilingual in Polish
  • Professionalism
  • Pet owner education
  • Team building
  • Time management

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist

Banfield Animal Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Kennel Attendant and Veterinary Assistant

VCA Aventura Animal Hospital and Pet Resort
04.2021 - 10.2021

Lead Walker/Stable Hand/Customer Service

Non-profit Private Equine Therapeutic Organization
08.2019 - 01.2020

Highschool -

Liberty University Online Academy

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